A company that plans to operate an indoor amusement park and event space at 925 Northwest Plaza Drive described safety staffing, party-room operations and parking at a city public hearing; the City Council later tabled the ordinance.
Planning and zoning officer Zach Greitens said the applicant is requesting a special‑use permit to allow an indoor amusement park with event space and an electronic game room in a 45,000‑square‑foot building currently in a B‑2 community business district. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions 10–0.
Operations head Zachary Whitman said the project is part of a larger brand and that the company owns the building. "We will have staff monitoring every attraction," Whitman said, adding that insurance requires a staff member for every 30 children and that the operator plans to hire security for busy weekend "neon night" operations.
Greitens told council members that staff reviewed parking and circulation and believes the property has adequate parking; he noted there is about one parking space per 200 square feet on the property, which is more generous than the 1 per 300 square feet typical for retail but less strict than the 1 per 100 square feet sometimes applied to churches.
Council members asked about drop‑off policies and staffing. Whitman said every guest must have a ticket or a parent-signed waiver to enter and that party rooms and attractions will be manned; he said the company will repair the parking lot and maintain lighting and other exterior improvements.
Formal action: Councilmember Luther moved and Councilmember Luke seconded a motion to table Bill No. 6,502 (first reading of the ordinance to allow the indoor amusement park). The motion carried on a voice vote with no opposition.
Background: The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions at its July 14 meeting (10–0). Staff recommended a condition addressing maintenance of parking, landscaping and dumpster screening. Because council tabled the ordinance, no permit has been granted.